COLD STONE CREAMERY

9059 South Dixie Highway
Florida, 33146
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 7/1/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10905636

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled microwave handle.
  • 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in unisex restroom no cover for trash can. Repeat Violation
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed expired license displayed.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at reach in freezer at front counter.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled interior at front counter. Repeat Violation
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster on site; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in coolers at front counter.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler.
  • 53B-15-4:Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed employee in charge with no demonstration of knowledge for thermometer calibration. Inspector went over process with employees. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves where to go containers are.
  • 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish rack above triple sink. Observed on knife magnet.
  • 46-01-4:Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed trash and boxes blocking back exit. Employees moved items away. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 10/21/2024

  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed the inside top of the microwave soiled. Operator started to clean up the microwave. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service articles for cakes not stored inverted. Operator inverted the single service articles. Corrected On-Site
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator inverted the mop. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Milk (48 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler front counter. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator moved the product to the reach in freezer for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 9/22/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8452877

  • 13-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-22: Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Time Extended**
  • 25-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service articles stored around hand wash sink located at front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-22: Observed single service articles stored around hand wash sink located at front counter. **Time Extended**
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink located T front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-22: No soap provided at handwash sink located T front counter. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/24/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8358977

  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees with no hair restraint. Operator put visor. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a caramel container stored on the floor at walk in cooler. Operator moved it to the shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service articles stored around hand wash sink located at front counter.
  • 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary sanitizer bucket at 0 ppm. Operator changed the sanitizer. Final concentration 200 ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. The clean up the vomiting and diarrheal event handout was provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed food manager certificate expired on 1/23/2023. Warning
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. The form was provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink located T front counter.
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Operator turn on the hot water at hand wash sink located at front counter. Corrected On-Site

Additional Information

Google Rating

★★★★½ (4.7/5)
(1,179 reviews)

Price Level

$$

Opening Hours

Monday:10:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Tuesday:10:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday:10:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday:10:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday:10:30 AM – 12:00 AM
Saturday:10:30 AM – 12:00 AM
Sunday:10:30 AM – 11:00 PM
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Bakery
✓ Store
✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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